Olimpico Showdown: Roma and Stuttgart Chase Direct Europa League Qualification

UEFA Europa League  -  AS Roma VS VfB Stuttgart
Match Time:23-01-2026 04:00 Friday (GMT+8)
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Roma and Stuttgart meet at the Stadio Olimpico in a crucial Europa League clash with automatic qualification still within reach. Both sides sit just outside the top eight and know the importance of securing maximum points. The outcome could significantly reshape the race for direct passage to the last 16.

Team Analysis:
Roma hosts Stuttgart knowing a home win could push them into the Europa League’s automatic qualification places, despite a campaign built largely on strong away form. The Giallorossi have been less convincing at the Olimpico but still carry momentum from recent home victories and a favorable table position. Stuttgart arrive cautious after mixed European results on the road, though recent domestic away wins give the Bundesliga side confidence ahead of their first competitive meeting with Roma.

Player Situation:
Roma are boosted by the return of Evan Ferguson but remain without several key players, including Mario Hermoso, Artem Dovbyk and Zeki Celik, while Leon Bailey has already departed after an underwhelming loan spell. Attacking responsibility will fall on Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini, with limited depth up front due to squad restrictions. Stuttgart are missing Europa League top scorer Bilal El Khannouss through suspension and face further fitness concerns, though Deniz Undav remains their main attacking threat thanks to his strong domestic form.

Result Prediction:
Stuttgart’s uneven history in European away matches points to a tough night in Rome despite recent positive results. Roma, eager to make a statement at the Olimpico after mixed continental outings, are expected to play with added intensity. That motivation could be enough for the hosts to edge a narrow win and halt Stuttgart’s unbeaten run.

Predicted Result: AS Roma 2-1 Stuttgart.